Cauliflower Tacos

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9 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    20 mins

  • Cook Time

    20 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    6 servings

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Vegetarian

Cauliflower Tacos

SO PERFECT FOR TACO NIGHT! Completely vegetarian and so easy to make, topped with the best avocado crema sauce. SO GOOD.

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Ingredients

Servings

for the avocado crema sauce

  • 1 avocado halved, seeded and peeled, ripe
  • ½ cup Mexican crema
  • cup cilantro leaves packed
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon lime zest
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground

for the tacos

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 (16-ounce) package riced cauliflower
  • 1 onion diced
  • salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 chipotle chili pepper in adobo sauce
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • ½ teaspoon oregano dried
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon optional
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans rinsed and drained
  • ½ cup salsa homemade or store-bought
  • tortillas flour or corn

Instructions

for the avocado crema

  1. Combine avocado, Mexican crema, cilantro, lime juice and lime zest in the bowl of a food processor; season with salt and pepper, to taste. With the motor running, add 1/4 cup water in a slow stream until emulsified; set aside in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

for the tacos

  1. Heat canola oil in a large cast iron skillet over medium high heat. Add cauliflower and onion; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 10-12 minutes.
  2. Stir in garlic, chili pepper, cumin, oregano and cinnamon until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Stir in black beans and salsa. Reduce heat to low. Cook, stirring occasionally, until slightly reduced and flavors have blended, about 4-5 minutes; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  4. Serve immediately in tortillas, topped with avocado crema.

Notes

  • *Mexican crema is a creamy, slightly tangy condiment (similar to sour cream and crème fraîche) and is used in a range of Mexican dishes from soups to stews and as a topping for tacos, enchiladas, burritos, and more.
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